Today Brandon Roberts from OpenSauced discusses his work on Analog.js, a meta framework for Angular. He explains the concept of a meta framework as something that stitches pieces together on top of an existing framework like Angular. Brandon shares his journey to open source and how he aims to take Angular to the next level with Analog.js. Tune in …

In this episode of the Meltone Podcast, Tom and Stefan dive into their recent experiences at the Open Source Maker event in San Francisco. They discuss the latest in 3D printing technology, including the acquisition of Micronics by Formlabs and a revolutionary FDM filament that boasts strength beyond aluminum. The episode also covers the dishearten…

Brendan Burns discusses how AI has changed his development approach, making it easier to find solutions to problems and generate documentation for personal projects. He shares examples of using GitHub Copilot to learn Rust and generate Terraform code from Azure infrastructure. Bdougie comments on how AI can help open source projects by improving do…

Evan discusses Vite, a JavaScript build tool that simplifies the process of transforming and bundling code for web applications. Originally starting as a small prototype called Vue Dev Server, Vite has evolved to streamline development and provide efficient hot updates. Tune in to learn more about Evan's journey in creating Vite and the impact it h…

In today's episode, Kelsey Hightower discusses the evolution of Kubernetes, the importance of open source, and the future of technology, including AI. Join the conversation as Kelsey shares insights on the tech industry, open source sustainability, and the impact of AI on our daily lives. Check out today's discussion on the intersection of technolo…

In this episode, Marcus Eagan, a seasoned open source contributor and former employee of MongoDB, joins the show to discuss his journey in the world of open source and his current projects. Marcus shares his experiences working on various open source technologies, including Lucene, Elasticsearch, and MongoDB. He also delves into the emerging field …

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In Episode 74 of the Meltzone Podcast, Tom and Stefan revisit E3D’s extruder testing, debate the pros and cons of AC versus DC power for 3D printer heating elements, and discuss the contentious issue of patents in the 3D printing industry. They explore the challenges and implications of patents that may hinder innovation and affect content creators…

This episode kicks off with Stefan sharing his recent trip to Cologne, aimed at discovering new products for his online store. They briefly discuss Tom’s video on threaded inserts, including testing methodologies and Stefan shares his story about tackling a TikTok impostor. A significant portion of the episode features an in-depth discussion with e…

In this episode, Bdougie interviews Solomon, the founder of Dagger.io, a startup that reinvents CI/CD pipelines. Solomon explains how Dagger simplifies the process of creating and running pipelines by turning them into lightweight, code-based structures. He also discusses the motivation behind starting Dagger and how the team came together from the…

In this episode, we dive into the future of AI and its impact on various aspects of our lives. Our guest, Jeff Huber, shares insights on the potential of multipolar AI experiences interfaces and discusses the limitations of chat as a final user interface. We also explore the fears surrounding AI taking over the world and the more realistic concern …

In today's episode, we dive into the world of open source and GitHub with special guest Gregor, a staff software engineer at GitHub. Gregor shares his journey into open source and how he became involved in projects like Hoodie and Greenkeeper. We also discuss the power of GitHub apps and the impact they have on the developer community. Join us as w…

Thanks to Peopoly and their Magneto X for sponsoring this episode! Learn more at ​https://peopoly.net/products/magneto-x In this episode, the hosts start with a PSA about backing up data and Stefan’s SSD failing. Later, Tom shares his plans for SMRRF and Stefan reveals his intention to be present at both Formnext and SMMRF in 2023. The conversation…

In this podcast episode, we have Leon Noel and Brian Douglas dive into the world of coding boot camps and the challenges faced by individuals who cannot afford them. We also highlight the importance of time and the value of free programs like #100Devs. Join us as we hear personal experiences and insights from industry experts on the impact of boot …

In this episode, we dive into the ever-evolving world of technology and discuss the impact of AI and GraphQL. Our guests share their insights on how these technologies have shaped the web and what the future holds for them. From the rise of WordPress to the current AI craze, we explore the benefits and challenges of these innovations. Join us as we…

Stefan has just returned from OpenSauce, a recent Makerfair/Vidcon event held in San Francisco. He shares his thoughts about the event, including what he saw and missed out on. Tom and Stefan also chat about their six-week experience driving their new Tesla EV, and touch on the topic of solar charging. The duo then discuss the Ankermake M5C, which …

Dive into this podcast episode with us and meet Eric Simons, the brain behind StackBlitz, the web-based IDE that's flipping the script on coding. Fun fact: He needed an incentive to step outdoors. The lightbulb moment? He created an app and named it 'Outhouse'. Even pitched it to YC. The irony? They spent more time inside coding it. The result? Wel…

Join Tom and Stefan in this episode as they chat with Scott Lahteine, the mastermind behind the Marlin 3D Printer firmware. They delve into the workings of an open-source project, covering topics such as Scott’s role, time commitment, funding sources, and common challenges he faces. Support Scott and Marlin firmware: https://marlinfw.org/docs/devel…

In this episode, Brian talks shop with Brendan Burns, co-creator of Kubernetes and Corporate Vice President for Cloud Native Open Source on Azure at Microsoft. Brendan discusses his journey into open source and shares the story of how Kubernetes came to be. Today's episode takes place at Microsoft Build in Seattle so we hope you enjoy The Secret Sa…

In today's episode, we talk with Taylor Dolezal, a seasoned engineer with stints at Disney and the Cloud Native Computing Foundation. The discussion revolves around the transformative impact of open source on technology and job prospects, with Taylor sharing personal insights drawn from his diverse programming language experience. We dive into the …

Thanks to Mintion for sponsoring this episode! Check out the Beagle Camera V2 at https://www.mintion.net/products/mintion-beagel-v2-3d-printer-camera and use code BGV2CAMSAS for $5 off! On this Podcast episode, Stefan asks Tom about his experience about dubbing his 3D Printing videos with a German audio track and why uploading to a new channel migh…

Meet Jason, master debugger and former Firefox Debugger tech lead. Now CEO at Replay, his passion for problem-solving doesn't stop at code. Off the clock, you'll catch him in the woodworking studio or adventuring with his pup, Walle. Join us today on the Secret Sauce! Guest: Jason Laster 🐦 https://twitter.com/jasonlaster11 Host: Bdougie 🐦 https://t…

Meet JJ Kasper, an accomplished software engineer who's currently working at Vercel, focusing on the development of Next.js. JJ's passion lies in enhancing workflows and crafting exceptional experiences for both developers and end users. A firm believer in the power of open-source technology, JJ advocates for accessible, high-quality tools that ena…

With an impressive 15-year career in the tech industry, Jana has played a pivotal role as an early employee at startups such as EY, New Relic, Sourcegraph, and HashiCorp, where she focused on nurturing developer communities. Currently, Jana brings her expertise to TQ Ventures as an investor, with a portfolio that features Spacelift, Fermyon Technol…

Meet Misko Hevery, the brilliant mind behind Angular and QwikDev, and the current CTO at BuilderIO. Best known for creating Angular, Misko joins our host, Brian, in today's episode of The Secret Sauce to discuss all things related to frameworks. Enjoy! ★ Support this podcast ★By OpenSauced

On this Podcast episode, Stefan shares his latest acquisition, the Vectorfinesse’s 3D-printed headphones. The discussion then shifts to his recent trip to Loveland, Colorado, where he attended the Rocky Mountain RepRap Festival. Stefan shares some of the projects he witnessed and highlights the differences between this new event and MRRF and ERRF. …

Meet Nate Smith, an experienced programmer who has been trading code for money since 2006. He has seen it all, from Flash applications to the cursed secrets of Javascript. Despite his experience, he has lost his ability to fake enthusiasm for corporate life and technocracy. Instead, Nate runs his own website, tilde.town, and is the co-author of the…

Kimberly Bryant is the CEO of ASCEND Ventures and the creator of Black Girls CODE, which introduces girls of color to technology and computer science. Under her leadership, Black Girls CODE has become an international organization with over 30,000 students. Kimberly has received many awards for her work to increase opportunities for women in the te…

After a skipped episode due to a COVID break, Tom and Stefan are back talking about PV systems, irrigation systems, and electric snail fences. Tom started posting a couple of shorts, and Stefan is doing his first step in delegating work and will have an intern. Then they talk about the sweetest 3D printer, the Cocoa Press, and how the Kickstarter c…

Meet Anjana Vakil, a professional whose career journey has been an exciting one. Starting off in philosophy, Anjana later transitioned to English teaching, and then dove into the field of computational linguistics and software development. Her background in math and language models propelled her into open source and writing new programming language…

Steve Heffernan is the creator of Video.js, an open source web video player in use on over 1 million websites and with over 1 billion videos played per month. He’s also a co-founder of Mux, building video performance monitoring and APIs for video streaming. Join us in today's episode of The Secret Sauce to hear Steve's journey! ★ Support this podca…

Tom and Stefan are finally back with a new episode. They talk about why they were gone and what projects Tom recently enjoyed working on, like the NERF he used as an intro in his last video and rotary machining on the Snapmaker. Then they discuss all of the recent developments in Slicers with PrusaSlicer 2.6 and, believe it or not, Simplify V5. To …

Rizel is a Developer Advocate at GitHub. She moonlights as the advisor to G{Code} House, an organization aimed at teaching women of color and non-binary people of color to code. Join us in today's episode of The Secret Sauce as Brian and Rizel level up with open source! ★ Support this podcast ★By OpenSauced

This episode starts with a quick chat about solar batteries because Stefan was faced with a power outage on the morning of the recording. After that Tom and Stefan switch over to a discussion about new ways of 3D scanning and AI image and video generation. Then they talk about Bambulabs’ next budget printer, the P1P, and also touch on why there mig…

Ankur Goyal, founder and CEO of Impira, comes on The Secret Sauce to talk about his journey from building and scaling the engineering team at MemSQL to starting his own company. Come and enjoy another episode of The Secret Sauce Podcast! ★ Support this podcast ★By OpenSauced

Ryan Carniato is a frontend performance enthusiast and Fine-Grained Reactivity super fan. Author of the SolidJS UI library and MarkoJS Core Team Member, join us on today's The Secret Sauce as he takes us on a journey from playing in a band to becoming who he is today. ★ Support this podcast ★By OpenSauced

Amjad Masad, founder and CEO of Replit, comes as a guest today on The Secret Sauce. He takes us through his humble beginning to now being worth over $1 billion. Come and enjoy the sauce on today's episode! ★ Support this podcast ★By OpenSauced

Chance is passionate about design, user experience and accessibility. His focus is deep in the front-end; his primary tools are JavaScript, TypeScript, and React. Join us in today's Secret Sauce as Chance shares his journey and advocates for the open web putting people first. ★ Support this podcast ★…

Michael Chan loves the web. He's a self-taught dev and DX Engineer at Chromatic. Join us as Michael speaks about his journey in doing what others don't want to do and how that mentality got him to where he is today. ★ Support this podcast ★By OpenSauced